07/15/2026
How to get prescriptions overseas with TRICARE
FALLS CHURCH, VA, July 15, 2026 - If you live or travel overseas, you can still get your TRICARE-covered prescriptions. But the process works differently overseas than it does in the U.S. It also depends on whether you’re traveling or if you live overseas permanently. Knowing your options ahead of time can save you stress, time, and money.
07/15/2026
Make the most of your TRICARE Pharmacy Program benefit: How to use Q-Anywhere at military pharmacies
FALLS CHURCH, VA, July 15, 2026 - Have you recently filled a prescription at a military pharmacy? If so, you may know that military pharmacies have different procedures than civilian pharmacies. When a provider issues a new prescription to a military pharmacy, you need to activate the prescription before a pharmacist fills it.
07/07/2026
Army modifies body composition program, adopts waist-to-height ratio
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2026 - The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess Soldier health, increase force readiness and continue to align the Army Body Composition Program with medically validated practices.
07/07/2026
TRICARE medical vs. dental coverage: understanding key differences
FALLS CHURCH, VA, July 7, 2026 - It isn’t always clear whether a condition involving your mouth is covered under a TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing which plan to use can help avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care.
06/25/2026
How TRICARE For Life works with employer health coverage and Medicare
FALLS CHURCH, VA, June 25, 2026 - Turning 65 means it’s time for Medicare. If you’re eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life, and also have employer-sponsored coverage, there are some important decisions to make.